Clinical Examination: A systematic guide to physical diagnosis, 7th edition breaks down each body system into a logical framework focusing on the history, clinical examination and correlation between physical signs and disease for each system. Helping students to navigate from first impressions through to the end of consultation, the text provides a patient-centred, evidence-based approach, making it the definitive resource for anyone embarking upon a medical career.

Key Features

Building on the strengths of previous editions, Clinical Examination 7th edition, includes StudentConsult with access to:

Full eBook

4 additional chapters:- The Paediatric History and Examination- The Neonatal History and Examination- The Gynaecological History and Examination- The Obstetric History and Examination

OSCE-based scenario videos to assist with examination preparation

ECG case studies

Imaging library (X-rays, MRIs and CT scans)

390 MCQs

Table of Contents

Section 1 The general principles of history-taking and examination

Chapter 1 The general principles of history-taking

Chapter 2 Advanced history -aking

Chapter 3 The general principles of physical examination

Section 2 The cardiovascular system

Chapter 4 The cardiovascular history

Chapter 5 The cardiac examination

Chapter 6 The lower limb examination and peripheral vascular disease

Chapter 7 Correlation of physical signs and cardiovascular disease

Chapter 8 A summary of the cardiovascular examination and extending the cardiovascular examination

Section 3 The respiratory system

Chapter 9 The respiratory history

Chapter 10 The respiratory examination

Chapter 11 Correlation of physical signs and respiratory disease

Chapter 12 A summary of the respiratory examination and extending the respiratory examination

Section 4 The gastrointestinal system

Chapter 13 The gastrointestinal history

Chapter 14 The gastrointestinal examination

Chapter 15 Correlation of physical signs and gastrointestinal disease

Chapter 16 A summary of the gastrointestinal examination and extending the gastrointestinal examination

Section 5 The genitourinary system

Chapter 17 The genitourinary history

Chapter 18 The genitourinary examination

Chapter 19 The genitourinary tests and scans, summary of the renal examination

Section 6 The haematological system

Chapter 20 The haematological history

Chapter 21 The haematological examination

Chapter 22 A summary of the haematological examination and extending the haematological examination

Section 7 The rheumatological system

Chapter 23 The rheumatological history

Chapter 24 The rheumatological examination

Chapter 25 Correlation of physical signs and rheumatological disease

Chapter 26 A summary of the rheumatological examination and extending the rheumatological examination

Section 8 The endocrine system

Chapter 27 The endocrine history

Chapter 28 The endocrine examination

Chapter 29 Correlation of physical signs and endocrine disease

Chapter 30 A summary of the endocrine examination and extending the endocrine examination

Section 9 The nervous system

Chapter 31 The neurological history

Chapter 32 The neurological examination: the cranial nerves

Chapter 33 The neurological examination: speech and higher centres

Chapter 34 The neurological examination: the peripheral nervous system